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Alex Bugnon "Free" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 14th, 2010 Comments Off



Free is the latest release from Smooth Jazz Star Alex Bugnon, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Free. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Free has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist.

One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Smooth Jazz isn’t your favorite style you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.

Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired and the overall production is simply outstanding. If you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you’ll enjoy this album.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tracks are Free [track 1], In Your Eyes [track 4], and Pillow Talk [track 8].

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 6, Downtime. Wow!

Free Release Notes:

Alex Bugnon originally released Free on Oct 04, 2005 on the Narada record label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Free

2. Fingertips

3. Carrera

4. In Your Eyes

5. Sierra Leone

6. Downtime

7. Tomorrow (Better You, Better Me)

8. Pillow Talk

9. Don’t Go

10. Out There

Personnel include: Alex Bugnon (piano); Vincent Henry (harmonica, soprano saxophone); Victor Bailey (bass instrument); Sonny Emory (drums).

By: Tom Milson

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Alan Broadbent "You And The Night And The Music" Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin2 on August 9th, 2010 Comments Off



Alan Broadbent, the richly talented Jazz artist has released his latest CD titled You And The Night And The Music and Wow! It’s good.

Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with You And The Night And The Music. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Alan Broadbent’s most impressive releases ever. Overall You And The Night And The Music is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Jazz fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tracks are You And The Night And The Music [track 1], Withe The Wind And The Rain In Her Hair [track 3], and What’s New [track 6]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 2, I Wish I Knew. Outstanding!

You And The Night And The Music Release Notes:

Alan Broadbent originally released You And The Night And The Music on Oct 24, 2006 on the Artistry label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. You And The Night And The Music

2. I Wish I Knew

3. With The Wind And The Rain In Her Hair

4. Baubles, Bangles, And Beads

5. Ceora

6. What’s New

7. Dearly Beloved

Personnel: Alan Broadbent (piano); Brian Bromberg (bass); Joe LaBarbera (drums). Recorded at Castle Oaks Studios, Los Angeles, California on March 15 & 16, 2002.

By: Tom Milson

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Jim Brickman Valentine Jazz Music CD Review

Posted by admin on April 13th, 2010 No Comments



The exceptionally talented Jazz artist Jim Brickman has released him CD entitled Valentine. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Jim Brickman fans, and Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Valentine Jim Brickman’s artistic excellence is on full display as Brickman has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.

Valentine literally grabs your attention right from the start with Valentine and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Destiny, which by the way is another great track.

Valentine has a pleasantly varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.

Listen to and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Jim Brickman is clearly in top form.

While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 – To Hear You Say You Love Me, track 10 – Love Of My Life, and track 12 – Destiny.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Valentine. Wow!

Valentine Release Notes:

Jim Brickman originally released Valentine on January 8, 2008 on the SLG Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Valentine

2. To Hear You Say You Love Me

3. Escape

4. Sundown

5. Reflection

6. You

7. Open

8. Brazil Sunset

9. Sacred Moment

10. Love Of My Life

11. Never Alone – (with Lady Antebellum)

12. Destiny – (with Jaci Valesquez)

Personnel: Jim Brickman (piano).

Additional personnel: Jaci Valesquez, Lady Antebellum, Jake Simpson, Tom Douglas (vocals).

By: Tom Milson

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